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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 775.68, 1,070.52 and 480.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 775.68, 1,070.52 and 480.79 is: 663.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    775.68 : 1,070.52 = 480.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    775.68/1,070.52 = 480.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    775.68x = 1,070.52 × 480.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    775.68x = 514,688.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 514,688.82/775.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 663.54

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